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Whey protein isolate Animal-derived Whey protein isolate is a concentrated form of whey protein, a by-product of cheese production. It is produced by further … More details → Carob bean Not animal-derived Carob bean is the fruit of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), native to the Mediterranean region. The pods are harvested, … More details → Cep Not animal-derived Cep (Boletus edulis), also known as porcini, is a highly prized edible mushroom native to Europe and North America. It … More details → Red quinoa Not animal-derived Red quinoa is a variety of quinoa, a pseudocereal grain native to the Andean region of South America. The seeds … More details → Smoked bacon Animal-derived Smoked bacon is cured pork that has been smoked. The curing process typically involves salt, and sometimes nitrates or nitrites, … More details → Ammonium carbonate E503i Not animal-derived Ammonium carbonate is an inorganic compound made from ammonia and carbon dioxide. It is produced industrially by reacting ammonia and … More details → Green cardamom Not animal-derived Green cardamom is a spice derived from the seeds of several plants in the ginger family, native to the Indian … More details → Lamb Animal-derived Lamb is the meat of a domestic sheep. It is a red meat, typically from younger animals. It is a … More details → Raspberry juice Not animal-derived Raspberry juice is the liquid extracted from raspberries (Rubus idaeus), a popular fruit known for its sweet and slightly tart … More details → Wheat germ Not animal-derived Wheat germ is the embryo of the wheat kernel, which is removed during the milling process to produce white flour. … More details → Celery seed Not animal-derived Celery seed comes from the dried seeds of the celery plant (Apium graveolens). The seeds are typically harvested when the … More details → Chokeberry Not animal-derived Chokeberry, also known as aronia, is a small, dark purple berry native to eastern North America. The berries are typically … More details → Ethanol E1510 Ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, is a volatile, flammable, colourless liquid. It is produced by the fermentation of sugars … More details → Goat milk Animal-derived Goat milk is the milk produced by domestic goats. It is a white liquid that is a source of nutrition … More details → Rice protein Not animal-derived Rice protein is a plant-based protein derived from rice. It is typically produced by separating the protein from the carbohydrates … More details → Whey permeate powder Animal-derived Whey permeate powder is a dairy ingredient produced from whey, a liquid byproduct of cheese-making. It is made by removing … More details → Fruit pectin Not animal-derived Fruit pectin is a type of soluble dietary fibre naturally found in the cell walls of fruits, particularly apples and … More details → Mycoprotein Not animal-derived Mycoprotein is a protein-rich food ingredient derived from fungi. It is produced through a fermentation process, where a specific strain … More details → Fruit juice Not animal-derived Fruit juice is the liquid extracted from fresh fruits. It is produced by pressing, crushing, or blending whole fruits and … More details → Mozzarella Full Fat Soft Cheese Animal-derived Mozzarella is a soft, white cheese traditionally made from Italian buffalo milk. Modern production often uses cow's milk. The milk … More details → Olive Not animal-derived Olives are the fruit of the Olea europaea tree, native to the Mediterranean region. They are typically harvested when green … More details → Vegetable margarine Not animal-derived Vegetable margarine is a butter substitute made from vegetable oils, such as rapeseed, sunflower, or palm oil. These oils are … More details → Black tea Not animal-derived Black tea is a type of tea derived from the Camellia sinensis plant. It is fully oxidised during processing, which … More details → Chicken bone Animal-derived Chicken bone is the skeletal structure of a chicken. In food production, bones are typically sourced from chickens raised for … More details → Garlic paste Not animal-derived Garlic paste is a condiment made from crushed or minced garlic cloves, often blended with a small amount of oil … More details → Tofu Not animal-derived Tofu is a food made from soybeans that have been soaked, ground into a milky liquid, and then coagulated and … More details → Vitamin K Vitamin K is a group of fat-soluble vitamins essential for blood clotting and bone health. It occurs naturally in leafy … More details → White rice Not animal-derived White rice is the milled grain of the rice plant (Oryza sativa). The milling process removes the husk, bran, and … More details → Calcium D-pantothenate Not animal-derived Calcium D-pantothenate is the calcium salt of pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5. It is a water-soluble vitamin that … More details → Cider Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice. The apples used can be specific cider varieties or culinary … More details → Garlic oil Not animal-derived Garlic oil is a flavouring derived from garlic (Allium sativum). It is typically produced by infusing garlic into a carrier … More details → Hops Not animal-derived Hops are the cone-like flowers of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus), a perennial climbing vine native to Europe, Asia, and … More details → Mixed peel Not animal-derived Mixed peel is a mixture of candied citrus peel, typically from oranges and lemons. The peel is boiled in water, … More details → White vinegar Not animal-derived White vinegar is a common type of vinegar made from the distillation of ethanol, which is then further diluted with … More details → Milk chocolate chips Animal-derived Milk chocolate chips are small pieces of chocolate made from cocoa solids, cocoa butter, sugar, and milk solids. They are … More details → Milk protein concentrate Animal-derived Milk protein concentrate (MPC) is a dairy ingredient made from skimmed milk. It is produced by removing lactose and minerals … More details → Pomegranate Not animal-derived The pomegranate is a fruit native to the region extending from modern-day Iran to northern India. It grows on a … More details → Vitamin D yeast Not animal-derived Vitamin D yeast is produced by exposing baker's yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) to ultraviolet (UV) light. This process encourages the yeast … More details → Water chestnut Not animal-derived Water chestnut is the corm (a swollen underground plant stem) of the water chestnut plant, *Eleocharis dulcis*. It is native … More details → Green peas Not animal-derived Green peas are the small, round, green seeds of the pea plant (Pisum sativum). They are typically harvested when mature … More details → Spinach powder Not animal-derived Spinach powder is made from dried spinach leaves that have been ground into a fine powder. It is a concentrated … More details → Tara gum E417 Not animal-derived Tara gum is a natural polysaccharide hydrocolloid derived from the ground seeds of the Tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), a legume … More details → Annatto bixin E160bi Not animal-derived Annatto bixin is a natural food colouring derived from the seeds of the achiote tree (Bixa orellana). The seeds are … More details → Beetroot juice Not animal-derived Beetroot juice is a liquid extract derived from beetroot (Beta vulgaris). The vibrant red or purple colour comes from betalain … More details → Black turtle bean Not animal-derived Black turtle beans are a variety of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), native to the Americas. They are small, oval, … More details → Calcium carbonates E170 Not animal-derived Calcium carbonate is a chemical compound that occurs naturally as the mineral calcite. In food production, it is often sourced … More details → Micronutrient Blend A micronutrient blend is a mixture of vitamins and minerals, often including trace elements. These are typically added to foods … More details → Red iron oxide E172ii Not animal-derived Red iron oxide, also known as ferric oxide, is a synthetic or naturally occurring mineral compound. It is produced by … More details → Sorbitol syrup E420ii Not animal-derived Sorbitol syrup is a liquid sweetener made from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol. It is produced by the hydrogenation of glucose … More details → Apricot puree Not animal-derived Apricot puree is made from cooked and sieved apricots. The fruit is typically processed to create a smooth, thick consistency, … More details →

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